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Thanksgiving dinner possibilities

Beach Comber
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I realize this has been discussed in past years, but many restaurants that were mentioned are now closed, and so many new ones are opening. So, we are staying in Seacrest over Thanksgiving, and have no intention of cooking! We will either go out to eat at a restaurant, or go pick up prepared food. It will probably be my parents, me and my husband, and our 16 and 12 year old kids. I have the menu from Cowgirl Kitchen, and I know Publix is an option.

Do any places sell whole fried turkeys?

Any other ideas--either eat-in, or carry-out?? Prefer to keep it along 30-A, or pretty close.

Thanks!

Susan

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beachmouse avatar
Beach Fanatic
#2
I think Kenny D's in Mirimar Beach has done fried turkeys in the past.
Franny avatar
Beach Fanatic
#3
Cocoon's in Seagrove perhaps.
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
There were a couple restaurants open last year on Thanksgiving Day and doing special meals - can't remember which ones, but the menus they posted were yummy sounding!

If you do go out to eat, please tip extra well - because they are there serving you, it means they don't get to celebrate the holidays w/ their family and friends!
Mario avatar
Beach Lover
#5
Fire will be serving a buffet for Thanksgiving. We will have two seatings, one at 11:00 am, and the other at 2:00 pm. The cost will be $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under 3. Here is our menu.

Starters​

Salad “Bar”​
Fruits, Nuts, Cheeses, Dressings​

Entrees​

Beer Brined Turkey​

Poached Salmon

Rosemary Braised Brisket with Brisket Jus

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Shrimp, Smoked Sausage, and Sun Dried Tomato Penne



Vegetables, Starches, and Sauces

Roasted Poblano Corn Pudding

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Green Bean and Asiago Gratin with Crispy Onions

Green Onion Smashed Potatoes

Wild Mushroom Dressing

Scalloped Root Vegetable and Sweet
Potato Bake

Applewood Smoked Bacon and Smoked Cheddar Macaroni

Andouille Dirty Rice

Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce

Traditional Gravy

Tasso-Mustard Pan Gravy

Dinner Rolls


Dessert Table

Pies: Pumpkin, Rhubarb, Sweet Potato, & Pecan

Kids: Cookies

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FattyPattys avatar
Beach Lover
#8
Fried Turkeys

Calypso, just east of Pier Park is taking orders for fried turkeys.....just found out yesterday.
rogpurf avatar
Beach Lover
#9
Last year we ate at the Ocean Club. They had turkey, dressing, potatoes, vegetables, etc., for a reasonable price. I think we even had to take some home.
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#10
I realize this has been discussed in past years, but many restaurants that were mentioned are now closed, and so many new ones are opening. So, we are staying in Seacrest over Thanksgiving, and have no intention of cooking! We will either go out to eat at a restaurant, or go pick up prepared food. It will probably be my parents, me and my husband, and our 16 and 12 year old kids. I have the menu from Cowgirl Kitchen, and I know Publix is an option.

Do any places sell whole fried turkeys?

Any other ideas--either eat-in, or carry-out?? Prefer to keep it along 30-A, or pretty close.

Thanks!

Susan
I will be preparing "to go" Thanksgiving dinners at Cahn's this year. They have done it every year the past few...so I'll be carrying on the tradition. Last year they had fried and baked turkeys.
I am planning mashed potatoes, home made dressing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserloe, cranberry compote, gravy, rolls and turkey...I am sure I'll add a few things. Plus some Piyyyyees :biggrin:
Beach ComberAuthor
#11
Sounds delicious---it looks like we have many choices!

I've never heard of Cahn's--where is it located, and do they have a website?

Thanks!
JamBone avatar
Beach Fanatic
#12
check out the jambone thanksgiving thread.

we be having thanksgiving dinner at the restaurant as well as pre sell turkeys for pick up along with gravy, taters and stuffing!!
JUL avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
YUM! sounds so good...why cook
Beach ComberAuthor
#14
Jambone--do you have a website, and where are you located?

Thanks!
Beach ComberAuthor
#15
We made a decision regarding Thanksgiving. I had been planning to order the turkey from Calypso Cafe in PCB, some sides from Publix, and the rest from Cowgirl Kitchen. I pulled up the Calypso website, and they've added 2 packages since I last looked. One is $100 and includes a fried turkey, corn and crawfish bisque, dressing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, rolls, fresh green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, and white chocolate bread pudding. The other package is $78, and is the same except for the bisque. I ordered the $100 package, and will pick it up Thanksgiving morning. It is exactly what I was looking for, and the price is great!

My only concern is that I don't know much about Calypso Cafe and how good the food is, but it's gotten pretty good reviews on some of the message boards. It looks to be around 15 minutes from our condo in Seacrest.

Now I've got to figure out what to do for the rest of our meals next week! So many choices.....
kitlit avatar
Beach Fanatic
#16
My only concern is that I don't know much about Calypso Cafe and how good the food is, but it's gotten pretty good reviews on some of the message boards. It looks to be around 15 minutes from our condo in Seacrest.

Love, love, love them! I haven't been in awhile, but the food has alway been terrific, and they're great folks. And, you are correct, it won't be too far from your place in Seacrest. Hope you enjoy, and Happy Thanksgiving! :wave:
StinkysFishCamp avatar
Beach Fanatic
#17
Stinky's Fish Camp will be offering a Family Style Turkey Dinner
which includes:


Mixed green salad with poached pears, strawberries, candied pecans,
blue cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette​




Roast turkey with giblet gravy, cornbread stuffing, dirty rice, praline glazed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, roasted broccoli-cauliflower casserole, creamed corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, baked winter squash

Pies! Pies! Pies!
Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan

$24.95

Full Dinner Menu Available.
Open from 12:00-6:00pm
Reservations Available 850-267-3053
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Beach Comber
#19
Try Enzo's for family Thanksgiving

Beach ComberAuthor
#20
Our Thanksgiving meal that we ordered from Calypso was fabulous. The corn and crawfish bisque was to die for, and the turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, and green beans were delicious, all tasted fresh and homemade, with plenty of flavor. Unfortunately, by the time we made it to the white chocolate bread pudding, we were so stuffed that we couldn't enjoy it to the extent that it deserved!! But I'm sure it will get devoured today. :-)

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

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